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burnthesehills · 5 May 2019, 03:30 AM

For my next watch, I’m looking for one with a bit more “pop”. Something with a little bling, wrist presence, sparkle, whatever we decide to call it. Nothing crazy, just a little something something.

In any event, after carefully considering this over several months, I’ve narrowed it down to the following two. Either a DJ41 with the blue dial, Jubilee bracelet, and non-fluted bezel. Or, the BLNR with Oyster bracelet (which I realize is discontinued).

So availability, price, and functionality aside, which do you think has more of what I am looking for? Thanks everyone for any feedback.

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Snow-Dweller · 5 May 2019, 03:32 AM

Out of curiosity, why have you ruled out the fluted bezel on the DJ41?

Xerxes77 · 5 May 2019, 03:34 AM

From this 2, none

jrs146 · 5 May 2019, 03:34 AM

Blnr gets my vote

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broham84 · 5 May 2019, 03:35 AM

Hulk and Pepsi both have more pop

kilyung · 5 May 2019, 03:36 AM

Jubilee pops more. Maybe put the jubilee on the BLNR?

Ravager135 · 5 May 2019, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Out of curiosity, why have you ruled out the fluted bezel on the DJ41?

Agreed. The fluted bezel gives that "pop" that you mention you are looking for. I am not in any way saying that the smooth bezel is bad looking, just wondering if you had considered fluted.

huncho · 5 May 2019, 03:39 AM

the jubilee bracelet is very blingy, if you've never seen one in real life i suggest you do. also like others have mentioned a fluted bezel would also fit what you want more

drtii · 5 May 2019, 03:43 AM

No doubt in my mind the blue dial w/Jubilee would pop more. If you had a fluted bezel, even more so. Nothing about the BLNR is really out there. If it wasn't for the touch of blue it would be a very plain black dial GMT.

Now, you didn't ask which was the better watch, so I won't comment there, but I will say anything with a blue dial, especially with a gradient effect, is going to catch more eyes. So the DJ wins.

Unless of course you wanted to pick up a YG DD and start flexing.

teqp · 5 May 2019, 03:46 AM

Like others have stated, fluted DJ 41 with blue dial IMHO.

UNCLE27 · 5 May 2019, 03:53 AM

You say it’s for your next watch. Are you adding to your collection? If so, what do you currently have? The DJ41 is a little different to the normal Sports type watch and can be used in almost any scenario - sports, casual, smart and special occasion. But these things may not be useful to you?
So, either really but I think to be different, the DJ41. Also available new from an actual AD!
I have the DJ41 Rhodium Stick Dial, smooth bezel and jubilee. Great combo, great watch!

Newrolex1234 · 5 May 2019, 03:59 AM

Both great watches and pop.

burnthesehills · 5 May 2019, 04:00 AM

To answer a couple of the questions posed here:

-Just not overly drawn to the fluted bezel. Not sure why but it doesn’t sing to me.

-Current watch is a Submariner 114060. But I didn’t want to get into the whole “this watch would compliment the Sub better” argument.

THC · 5 May 2019, 04:05 AM

Has OP considered the fact that one is about 8k and the other is about 15k now

joli160 · 5 May 2019, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by teqp

Like others have stated, fluted DJ 41 with blue dial IMHO.

The best looking DJ imho

ADR1982 · 5 May 2019, 05:17 AM

Smooth bezel dj41 with just jubilee is great

piratfisk · 5 May 2019, 05:52 AM

Between the two, I'd go for the Batman (if money was no object in this scenario). IDK what your current collection is like, but as a fluted DJ owner, it is an unmistakable, beautiful addition to the DJ. Why not consider that?

burnthesehills · 5 May 2019, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by THC

Has OP considered the fact that one is about 8k and the other is about 15k now

Yes that is why I stated price and availability aside. Just mainly considering “looks” at this point.

Motik · 5 May 2019, 06:17 AM

Smooth bezel DJ41 for me.

SS Oyster · 5 May 2019, 06:17 AM

BLRO for subtle bling

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lorislav · 5 May 2019, 06:23 AM

Definitely DJ41

Seibei · 5 May 2019, 06:37 AM

BLNR is the one. You won't be sorry in the long run. The DJ may be more superficially blingy but I feel that the blnr has a longer lasting deeper bling.

jsausley · 5 May 2019, 08:02 AM

100% BLNR. The Datejust 41 just looks like another old Rolex but the BLNR shouts at you from 20 feet away.

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Originally Posted by SS Oyster

BLRO for subtle bling

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I don't think you know what the word "subtle" means.

SemperFi · 5 May 2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by teqp

Like others have stated, fluted DJ 41 with blue dial IMHO.

I concur.

GoingPlaces · 5 May 2019, 08:30 AM

Put a fluted bezel on that DJ and done.

BespokebyBMO · 5 May 2019, 08:45 AM

I love my DJ41 blue dial, smooth bezel on jubilee. The bracelet really pops. I’m sure adding fluted would add another level of pop, but for me personally, this was all I wanted.

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shredace · 5 May 2019, 08:47 AM

I own a SubC 114060 like you and the exact Blue DateJust41 that you are considering. I love the Sub but I rarely wear the DateJust. Not sure why but I’m not sure that I will keep the DJ.

The BLNR that you are considering buying could take the place of both watches. Unless you really want to have those two watches in your collection.

timeisfathaoftruth · 5 May 2019, 08:58 AM

To answer your question as posed: I would choose the DJ41 with the blue dial, Jubilee bracelet, and non-fluted bezel over the BLNR to give you your described level of bling.

subprimero · 5 May 2019, 09:01 AM

BLNR, unless you reconsider a fluted bezel on the DJ.

burnthesehills · 5 May 2019, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shredace

I own a SubC 114060 like you and the exact Blue DateJust41 that you are considering. I love the Sub but I rarely wear the DateJust. Not sure why but I’m not sure that I will keep the DJ.

The BLNR that you are considering buying could take the place of both watches. Unless you really want to have those two watches in your collection.

That’s funny, we must have the same tastes!

5 May 2019, 03:30 AM	#1
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	Which watch has more “pop”?? For my next watch, I’m looking for one with a bit more “pop”. Something with a little bling, wrist presence, sparkle, whatever we decide to call it. Nothing crazy, just a little something something. In any event, after carefully considering this over several months, I’ve narrowed it down to the following two. Either a DJ41 with the blue dial, Jubilee bracelet, and non-fluted bezel. Or, the BLNR with Oyster bracelet (which I realize is discontinued). So availability, price, and functionality aside, which do you think has more of what I am looking for? Thanks everyone for any feedback. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2019, 03:32 AM	#2
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Out of curiosity, why have you ruled out the fluted bezel on the DJ41? __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

5 May 2019, 03:34 AM	#4
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Blnr gets my vote Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

5 May 2019, 08:58 AM	#28
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	To answer your question as posed: I would choose the DJ41 with the blue dial, Jubilee bracelet, and non-fluted bezel over the BLNR to give you your described level of bling. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

5 May 2019, 03:34 AM	#3
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	From this 2, none

5 May 2019, 03:35 AM	#5
broham84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 610	Hulk and Pepsi both have more pop

5 May 2019, 03:36 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Jubilee pops more. Maybe put the jubilee on the BLNR?

5 May 2019, 03:39 AM	#8
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	the jubilee bracelet is very blingy, if you've never seen one in real life i suggest you do. also like others have mentioned a fluted bezel would also fit what you want more

5 May 2019, 03:43 AM	#9
drtii Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: West Coast Watch: 216570 \| 126660 Posts: 582	No doubt in my mind the blue dial w/Jubilee would pop more. If you had a fluted bezel, even more so. Nothing about the BLNR is really out there. If it wasn't for the touch of blue it would be a very plain black dial GMT. Now, you didn't ask which was the better watch, so I won't comment there, but I will say anything with a blue dial, especially with a gradient effect, is going to catch more eyes. So the DJ wins. Unless of course you wanted to pick up a YG DD and start flexing.

5 May 2019, 03:46 AM	#10
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	Like others have stated, fluted DJ 41 with blue dial IMHO.

5 May 2019, 03:53 AM	#11
UNCLE27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: England Posts: 69	You say it’s for your next watch. Are you adding to your collection? If so, what do you currently have? The DJ41 is a little different to the normal Sports type watch and can be used in almost any scenario - sports, casual, smart and special occasion. But these things may not be useful to you? So, either really but I think to be different, the DJ41. Also available new from an actual AD! I have the DJ41 Rhodium Stick Dial, smooth bezel and jubilee. Great combo, great watch!

5 May 2019, 03:59 AM	#12
Newrolex1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Usa Posts: 118	Both great watches and pop.

5 May 2019, 04:00 AM	#13
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	To answer a couple of the questions posed here: -Just not overly drawn to the fluted bezel. Not sure why but it doesn’t sing to me. -Current watch is a Submariner 114060. But I didn’t want to get into the whole “this watch would compliment the Sub better” argument.

5 May 2019, 04:05 AM	#14
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Has OP considered the fact that one is about 8k and the other is about 15k now

5 May 2019, 05:17 AM	#16
ADR1982 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Parent's basement Posts: 251	Smooth bezel dj41 with just jubilee is great

5 May 2019, 05:52 AM	#17
piratfisk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: Slam Diego Watch: 16233, 116619LB Posts: 2,316	Between the two, I'd go for the Batman (if money was no object in this scenario). IDK what your current collection is like, but as a fluted DJ owner, it is an unmistakable, beautiful addition to the DJ. Why not consider that?

5 May 2019, 06:17 AM	#19
Motik "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 21	Smooth bezel DJ41 for me.

5 May 2019, 06:17 AM	#20
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	BLRO for subtle bling Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2019, 06:23 AM	#21
lorislav Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Loris Location: montreal Posts: 4	Definitely DJ41

5 May 2019, 06:37 AM	#22
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	BLNR is the one. You won't be sorry in the long run. The DJ may be more superficially blingy but I feel that the blnr has a longer lasting deeper bling.

5 May 2019, 08:30 AM	#25
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Put a fluted bezel on that DJ and done.

5 May 2019, 08:45 AM	#26
BespokebyBMO Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Home! Posts: 185	I love my DJ41 blue dial, smooth bezel on jubilee. The bracelet really pops. I’m sure adding fluted would add another level of pop, but for me personally, this was all I wanted. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 May 2019, 08:47 AM	#27
shredace "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Posts: 243	I own a SubC 114060 like you and the exact Blue DateJust41 that you are considering. I love the Sub but I rarely wear the DateJust. Not sure why but I’m not sure that I will keep the DJ. The BLNR that you are considering buying could take the place of both watches. Unless you really want to have those two watches in your collection.

5 May 2019, 09:01 AM	#29
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	BLNR, unless you reconsider a fluted bezel on the DJ.

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